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6.3 QT (6 L) PRESSURE
COOKER
OLLA A PRESIÓN 6.3 CUARTOS (6 L)
Dok./Rev.-Nr. 195373_20170626
Contents
Overview .............................................................................3
Use ........................................................................................4
Package contents/product parts .......................................6
General information ............................................................7
Reading and storing the user manual ..................................7
Explanation of symbols ...........................................................7
Safety ...................................................................................8
Proper use ................................................................................. 8
Safety instructions ................................................................... 8
Safety systems ......................................................................... 12
Checking the pressure cooker and package contents .... 13
Use ...................................................................................... 13
Basic cleaning.......................................................................... 13
Adding food ............................................................................. 14
Closing the pressure cooker..................................................14
Pressure cooking .................................................................... 15
Reducing the pressure in the pressure cooker ..................16
Opening the pressure cooker ............................................... 16
Pressures and cooking times .............................................17
Pressures .................................................................................. 17
Cooking times .......................................................................... 17
Notes on preparing food and cooking times .....................19
Cleaning and care .............................................................20
Cleaning the pressure cooker .............................................. 20
Cleaning and replacing the sealing ring ............................ 21
Cleaning the valves ................................................................ 21
Maintenance and storage ..................................................21
Replacement parts and other accessories ....................... 22
Troubleshooting ................................................................23
Technical data ...................................................................25
Disposal ..............................................................................26
Disposing of the packaging ..................................................26
Disposing of old appliances ..................................................26
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Package contents/product parts
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Valve cap
2
Safety valve (red)
3
Locking slider
4
Lid handle
5
Pot handle
6
Closing mark
7
Pot
8
Bottom
9
Replacement sealing ring for the pressure level indicator (silicon cap), 2×
10
Safety window
11
Side handle
12
Lid
13
Pressure level indicator
14
Indicator: Remove the valve cap
15
Pressure scale
16
Pressure control valve
17
Sealing ring
18
Rings of the pressure level indicator
19
Stewing insert
20
Insert support
General information
7
General information
Reading and storing the user manual
This user manual accompanies this 6.3 Qt (6 L) pressure cooker
(hereinafter referred to only as the “pressure cooker”). It contains
important information about start-up and handling.
Before using the pressure cooker, read the user manual carefully.
This particularly applies to the safety instructions. Failure to heed this user
manual may result in severe injury or damage to the pressure cooker.
Store the user manual for further use. If you pass the pressure cooker on to
third parties, be absolutely sure to include this user manual.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the
pressure cooker or on the packaging.
WARNING!
This signal symbol/word designates a hazard
with moderate risk, which may result in
death or severe injury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
This signal symbol/word designates a hazard
with low risk, which may result in minor or
moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE!
This signal word warns of possible damage
to property.
This symbol provides you with useful additional information
about the product or using it.
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use
on electrical stovetops.
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use
on gas stovetops.
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use
on ceramic glass stovetops.
Safety
8
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use
on induction stovetops.
This symbol indicates that the pressure cooker is suitable for use
on halogen stovetops.
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Proper use
The pressure cooker is only designed for quickly cooking food under pressure.
It is only intended for private use and not suitable for commercial purposes.
Only use the pressure cooker as described in this user manual. Using it in any
other way is deemed improper and may result in damage to property or even
personal injury. The pressure cooker is not a children’s toy.
The manufacturer or vendor cannot be held liable for damages incurred
through improper or incorrect use.
Safety instructions
WARNING!
Danger of suffocation!
If children play with the packaging wrapper or small parts, they
could catch themselves when playing, slip them over their head
or swallow them and choke.
− Keep packaging wrapper and the small parts away from
children.
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Pressure is produced inside the pressure cooker when it is
heated.
Safety
9
− Close the pressure cooker properly and completely before
you heat it.
− Do not open the pressure cooker forcefully, especially if it
is under pressure.
− Make sure that the pressure has diminished completely
before you open the pressure cooker.
− Keep the pressure cooker away from children if it is under
pressure.
− Do not leave the pressure cooker unattended while it is
operating or after using it.
− Be very careful when moving pressure cooker if it is under
pressure.
WARNING!
Fire and burn hazard!
Hot fat may catch fire and burn at high temperatures. Grease
fires cannot be extinguished with water; in fact, contact with
water may result in severe burns.
− While heating fat in the pressure cooker, never leave it
unattended.
− Never attempt to extinguish grease fires with water.
− Use a fire blanket or a special fire extinguisher for
extinguishing grease fires.
WARNING!
Scalding and burn hazard!
While cooking under pressure, hot steam is released from the
pressure control valve and the parts of the pressure cooker will
become hot. You could burn yourself if you come into contact
with the steam or hot parts.
− Avoid direct physical contact with the steam that is emitted.
Safety
10
− Do not touch the hot parts of the pressure cooker with
bare fingers.
− Only use the handles to hold the hot pressure cooker and
the lid.
− Also, always use thermally insulated oven gloves or pot
holders to hold the pressure cooker and the lid.
− Let the pressure cooker and the lid cool off completely
before each cleaning.
− Make certain that the pressure cooker is properly closed
before operating.
WARNING!
Risk of injury and burn hazard due to explosion!
If the pressure cooker or parts of the lid are damaged and you
continue to use these parts or if you use the pressure cooker
improperly, this may result in severe injuries as the result of an
explosion or burns.
− Stop using the pressure cooker if the parts of the pressure
cooker exhibit cracks or breaks or are deformed. Only
replace damaged parts with corresponding original spare
parts. Contact the manufacturer at the service address
specified on the warranty card.
− Check to make sure the safety valve, the pressure control
valve and the lid sealing ring are clean and functional
before each use.
− Except for the specified cleaning and care, do not modify
any part of the safety systems of the pressure cooker
(safety closure and lid valves).
− Do not use the pressure cooker for frying and deep frying
with oil when it is under pressure.
− When preparing foamy contents, gently shake the
pressure cooker before you open it after cooking.
Safety
11
− Never fill the pressure cooker more than the indicated
maximum fill amount (²/₃ of the nominal volume).
− When preparing food like rice or dry vegetables that
expand during the cooking process, fill the pressure
cooker to no more than half of the nominal volume.
− Be aware that certain food, such as applesauce,
cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split
peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam,
froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release device
(steam vent). These foods should not be cooked in a
pressure cooker.
− Always check the pressure release devices for clogging
before use.
− Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled
and all internal pressure has been released. If the handles
are difficult to push apart, this indicates that the cooker is
still pressurized – do not force it open.
CAUTION!
Scalding hazard!
When cooking cold cuts with a synthetic casing, the casing may
expand and pop when being cooked under pressure. When
cooking meat with skin, the meat expands during the cooking
process and if you puncture it, hot water may spray out of it.
Contact with hot spraying water may scald you.
− Always puncture cold cuts with a synthetic casing before
you cook them to prevent them from popping.
− Do not puncture meat with skin after cooking it; instead
always let it shrink down.
Safety
12
CAUTION!
Scalding hazard!
Contact with hot liquids may scald you.
− Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure
cooker containing hot liquids.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Using the pressure cooker with unsuitable heat sources or failure
to sufficiently fill the pressure cooker may cause damage to the
pressure cooker.
− Only use the heat sources specified in this user manual
(see chapter “Explanation of symbols”).
− Never use the pressure cooker in the oven with the lid on.
The pressure cooker can be used in the oven up to max.
356°F (180°C) without the lid.
− Always observe the minimum fill amount for the pressure
cooker.
− Never heat the pressure cooker under pressure unless you
have previously filled the pressure cooker with water.
− When the normal operating pressure is reached, turn the
heat down so all the liquid, which creates the steam, does
not evaporate.
Safety systems
Safety window
If the pressure in the pressure cooker is too high, the sealing ring
17
in the lid
12
will push out through the safety window
10
(see Fig.A). This will release any
excess steam.
Checking the pressure cooker and package contents
13
Safety valve
The safety valve
2
in the lid
12
will show whether the pressure cooker is
under pressure (see Fig.A). If the safety valve is visibly protruding from the lid,
pressure has built up in the pressure cooker. The pressure cooker is now locked
and can no longer be opened (see Fig.F).
As soon as the pressure in the pressure cooker is diminishing, the safety valve
will lower back into the lid. If the safety valve is no longer protruding from the
lid, the pressure cooker is no longer locked and you can open it.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Checking the pressure cooker and package
contents
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a
sharp knife or other pointed objects, you may quickly damage
the pressure cooker.
− Be very careful when opening it.
1. Take the pot
7
and the lid
12
out of the packaging.
2. Check whether the delivery is complete (see Fig.A, B and K).
3. Check whether the pressure cooker or the individual parts exhibit damage.
If this is the case, do not use the pressure cooker. Contact the manufacturer
at the service address specified on the warranty card.
Use
Basic cleaning
1. Remove the packaging material and all protective foils.
2. Clean all parts of the pressure cooker before first use as described in the
chapter “Cleaning and care”.
Use
14
Adding food
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
The pressure cooker may be damaged if you do not fill the
pressure cooker sufficiently or excessively or if you do not add
any liquid or too little.
− Always add 8.45–10.14 fl.oz. (250–300 ml) of liquid to the
pressure cooker regardless of the quantity of food.
− Follow the minimum fill amount of at least ¹/₃ of the
nominal volume and maximum fill amount of ½ of
the nominal volume for food that expands or ²/₃ of the
nominal volume for all other meals.
The fill amounts consist of liquid and food.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you put salt in cold water contained in the pressure cooker, this
may damage the bottom of the pot.
− Always be sure to only add salt to water if it is already
boiling.
1. Add the liquid needed to form steam (water, stock or sauce) to the pot
7
.
2. Add the food.
3. Close the pressure cooker as described in the chapter “Closing the pressure
cooker”.
Closing the pressure cooker
− Place the lid
12
on the pot
7
. The closing marks
6
on the lid and the
pot handle
5
must be across from one another (see Fig.E).
− Align the handle of the lid
4
and the handle of the pot so that they are
over one another. The locking slider
3
will audibly lock into place.
The pressure cooker is closed and you can now heat it.
Use
15
Pressure cooking
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
The pressure cooker may be damaged if the heat supplied to it is
not reduced in the presence of overpressure.
− In the event of overpressure, a red ring will become visible
on the pressure level indicator and the pot will release
steam. In this case, immediately reduce the heat supplied
from the heat source until the red ring is no longer visible.
1. Turn the valve cap
1
of the pressure control valve
16
to the position
indicating the suitable pressure level for the food added (see the chapter
“Pressures and cooking times”).
2. Place the closed pressure cooker with the selected pressure level on the
stove.
3. Set the stove to the maximum heat.
Pressure will build up in the pressure cooker. The red safety valve
2
and
the pressure level indicator
13
will display the build-up of pressure in the
pressure cooker (see Fig.F and G).
Depending on the amount of food added, it will take a few minutes for the
pressure cooker to reach the set pressure. If pressure is continually released
by the pressure control valve and the green rings on the pressure level indi-
cator
18
are visible, the set pressure level has been reached. The cooking
time will then begin.
4. Now set the stove to low heat.
5. Leave the pressure cooker on the stove for the cooking time indicated in the
recipe (see chapter “Pressures and cooking times” and, if applicable, your
own recipe).
6. Once the cooking time has passed, turn the stove off.
7. Release the pressure in the pressure cooker as described in the chapter
“Reducing the pressure in the pressure cooker”.
Use
16
Reducing the pressure in the pressure cooker
WARNING!
Scalding hazard!
The steam that is emitted is very hot. The steam is emitted from
the top of the pressure cooker.
− Keep your hands, head and body away from the area
where the steam is released.
There are two ways to reduce the pressure in the pressure cooker:
− Let the pressure cooker cool off: This is particularly recommended when
preparing foamy meals.
− Slowly release the pressure via the pressure control valve
16
(see Fig.H).
Letting the pressure cooker cool off
1. Set the pressure cooker on a heat-resistant base, e.g. on a cold stovetop.
2. After cooking, wait until the safety valve
2
has completely receded into
the lid
12
(see Fig.A).
3. If the safety valve is no longer protruding from the lid, open the pressure
cooker as described in the chapter “Opening the pressure cooker”.
Slowly reducing the pressure via the pressure control valve
1. Slowly turn the valve cap
1
of the pressure control valve
16
gradually
back to position “0”.
2. If the safety valve
2
is no longer protruding from the lid
12
, open the
pressure cooker as described in the chapter “Opening the pressure cooker”.
Opening the pressure cooker
1. Push the locking slider
3
towards the lid
12
(see Fig.C).
2. Turn the lid handle
4
counterclockwise (see Fig.D). The closing marks on
the lid and the handle of the pressure cooker
5
must be across from one
another (see Fig.E).
3. Lift the lid off of the pot
7
.
Pressures and cooking times
17
Pressures and cooking times
Pressures
Position Pressure
1 Low
2 Fast
Pressure release
Removing and cleaning the valve
Cooking times
The following cooking times are approximate values as the exact cooking times
always depend on the quality and the amount of the food to be cooked.
Frozen foods do not have to be thawed before cooking. Extending the cooking
time is sufficient.
Soups and stews
Food Cooking time (minutes) Pressure
Bean soup 20 2
Pea soup (peas not soaked) 20–25 2
Vegetables soup 4–8 2
Semolina soup 3–5 2
Goulash soup 10–15 2
Potato soup 5–6 2
Bone broth 20–25 2
Minestrone 8–10 2
Rice soup 6–8 2
Beef broth 35–40 2
Boiling hen 25–35 2
Tomato soup with rice 6–8 2
Cabbage stew 15 2
Lentils (soaked) 13–15 2
Pichelsteiner stew 20 2
Serbian beef 8–10 2
Pressures and cooking times
18
Vegetables
Food Cooking time (minutes) Pressure
Cabbage 3–7 1
Green peas 3–5 1
Carrots 3–7 1
Stuffed peppers 6–8 1
Mushrooms 6–8 1
Red beets 15–25 1
Cabbage 5–15 1
Spinach 3–4 1
Beans 6–10 2
Potatoes 6–8 2
Jacket potatoes 6–12 2
Celery root 12–15 2
Meat
Food Cooking time (minutes) Pressure
Knuckle of pork 30–40 2
Goulash 15–20 2
Ground beef 5–10 2
Chicken 20–25 2
Veal strips 6 2
Roast veal 15–20 2
Veal fricassee 5 2
Turkey drumstick 25–35 2
Roast beef 40–50 2
Spareribs 10–12 2
Roulades 15–20 2
Marinated beef 30–35 2
Roast pork 25–30 2
Roasted pork shank 25–35 2
Braised leg of venison 25–30 2
Pressures and cooking times
19
Fish
Food Cooking time (minutes) Pressure
Steamed fish with potatoes 6–8 1
Fish in white wine sauce with potatoes 6–8 1
Haddock 4–6 1
Notes on preparing food and cooking times
Soups and stews with roasted meat
− Leave the pressure cooker open when cooking foamy meals; remove the
foam before closing the pressure cooker.
− If the cooking times for the ingredients (e.g. meat and vegetables) do not
differ considerably: sear the meat and add the vegetables when deglazing
it.
− If the cooking times for the ingredients vary greatly: stop cooking the meat
and for the last minutes, add the vegetables. This will ensure that the meat
and vegetables are finished at the same time.
Vegetables
First select a shorter cooking time. It can always be cooked
further.
The finer the vegetables are cut, the shorter the cooking time.
− If you would like your vegetables crisp: Reduce the cooking time.
− Extend the cooking time for larger quantities.
Meat
− Always roast meat in the pressure cooker without the lid and only add the
required liquid when deglazing the meat.
− Cut through pieces of meat that are too large, sear them and stack them
until they are finished cooking.
Fish
− As fish stock is very sticky: Immediately take off the lid as soon as the pres-
sure in the pressure cooker has been completely released.
Frozen food
− You do not have to thaw frozen food before cooking it in the pressure cook-
er; instead, extend the cooking time slightly.
Cleaning and care
20
Stewing insert
You can steam or stew food with the stewing insert
19
. This will preserve
water-soluble vitamins and nutrients in the food.
1. Set the insert support
20
on the bottom
8
of the pot
7
and put the
stewing insert on it.
2. Add enough liquid so that it does not penetrate the stewing insert.
3. Place the food you would like to steam or stew in the stewing insert.
4. Close the pressure cooker as described in the chapter “Closing the pressure
cooker”.
Cleaning and care
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the pressure cooker may result in damage
to the pressure cooker.
− Clean the pressure cooker after each use.
− Do not use any aggressive cleaners, brushes with metal or
nylon bristles, or sharp or metallic cleaning utensils such
as knives, hard scrapers and the like. They could damage
the surfaces.
− Use lemon or vinegar to remove stains from the bottom of
the pot.
− Do not in any case put the pressure cooker lid in the dish-
washer. You could damage the parts of the valve as a result.
Cleaning the pressure cooker
1. Let the pot
7
, the lid
12
as well as the stewing insert
19
and the insert
support
20
cool off completely.
2. Take the sealing ring
17
out of the lid (see Fig.B).
3. Clean the pot, the lid, the stewing insert and the insert support with hot
water and liquid detergent or put the pressure cooker, the stewing insert
and the insert support in the dishwasher without the lid.
4. Clean the sealing ring, the safety valve
2
and the pressure control valve
16
as described in the chapters “Cleaning and replacing the sealing ring” and
“Cleaning the valves”.
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